Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L830
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
- Announced January 2014
- Superseded the Nikon L820
- Replacement is Nikon L840
Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L830 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm S1500 versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and L830 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm S1500 was released 5 years before the L830 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores against the L830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L830 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Nikon Coolpix L830. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Nikon L830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon L830
Fujifilm S1500 | L830 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm S1500
L830 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | February 2009 | More modern by 59 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon L830
Fujifilm S1500 | L830 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S1500 versus Nikon L830 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 versus the L830.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and L830 is 82 and 71 respectively.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1500 and L830.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L830 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L830 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Nikon Coolpix L830 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Nikon Coolpix L830 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 23-765mm (33.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | 9.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 345 gr (0.76 lbs) | 508 gr (1.12 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 390 pictures |
Battery form | - | AA |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SC/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $200 | $300 |